Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
embassy counsellor
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
represent national interests
foreign affairs policy development
government policy implementation
develop professional network
advise on foreign affairs policies
advise on risk management
respond to enquiries
analyse foreign affairs policies
observe new developments in foreign countries
show intercultural awareness
ensure compliance with policies
foreign affairs
manage administrative systems
maintain relations with local representatives
diplomatic principles
Optional & specialised skills
develop defence policies
budgetary principles
government representation
apply diplomatic principles
train employees
manage staff
build international relations
maintain relationships with government agencies
think analytically
assess risk factors
develop international cooperation strategies
international law
analyse problems for opportunities
speak different languages
maintain operational communications
economics
manage government policy implementation
Other matches: social counsellor · educational counsellor · marriage counsellor · bereavement counsellor · drug and alcohol addiction counsellor
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.